You’ll be receiving your invitation soon for the annual dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club when the 2011 Chamber Board of Directors is installed and all the Park Ridge Community Stars are honored. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, January 22. Silent auction items are being accepted now! It will be a glamorous and fun event so please plan to attend. We’d love to sell every table!
The Chamber board meets tomorrow and will approve of the last new members for the year, closing the year with 438 members total! Another record high! Thank you for being a member and thank you for renewing.
You can pay your renewal dues online at our website using Paypal.
Please get your nomination in for the Park Ridge Community Star awards. They will be selected by our very elite group of Chamber past presidents. Deadline is today please.
A big thank you to Rich Callahan from Outback Steakhouse who hosted our luncheon last week. We had a total of 68! The meal was fabulous and everyone was festive and merry!
Thank you for all the raffle prizes that were donated. We played Chamber networking Bingo and had a blast! We also got a new member, Bridget Jones, Junior Achievement, who joined on the spot when her name was pulled for the cover of the Chamber newsletter Spotlight and was told that only Chamber members could win the Spotlight!
The Chamber’s last Business After Hours for the whole year was last Thursday at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy.
Thank you to Linda Hills for hosting us – Houlihan’s for the appetizers. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, and Lisa Ross and LuAnne McNaughton from Lisa’s Italian Ice were also there with goodies. It was a fun and festive affair for the many who braved the cold to come out and network – and eat lots of chocolate!
December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper:
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers to serve and clean up.
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Rainbow Hospice Jackie Mathews & Dave Samson
Barton & Barton Alexander Barton
PR Chamber Marci Derrick & Gail Haller
Thank you to our sponsors who donated checks:
• Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services
• Dave and Judy Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance
• Amy Sullivan, Sullivan & Johnson CPA
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
5th Annual Chicago Wolves
Hockey Dinner/ Fundraiser for the
Park Ridge Community Fund
February 5, 2011
$30.00 for adults / $20 for children (kids menu)
Make checks payable to the ‘Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce’
$5.00 per ticket will benefit The Park Ridge Community Fund
4:30 p.m. Dinner at the Des Plaines Elks Club
There will be a photo op with local newspapers. Arrive after dinner at All State Arena at 6:30 p.m.
vs
The Chicago Wolves vs. The Peoria Rivermen
Space is limited. Last year this was a complete sell out and many were left out!
RSVP’s don’t work - only checks in hand.
So mail or drop off your $30: (Check made payable to: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce)
Call Rick with questions at 847-759-0055
Thank you to our renewing members:
A-Abiding Care Inc.
ABI Mortgage Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Affordable INTERIORS by Deborah
Allstate Insurance Co. - Gentile
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Athans and Associates
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy
Avenues To Independence
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Brickton Montessori School
Bridge Media Communication
Butler Products Corp.
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Citywide Printing
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Dempsey Design
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
Findzall Community Marketing
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
FM Global
Friends of The Park Ridge Library
Gary Heck & Associates
Generation Connection
Global Handmade Hope
Have Dreams
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
June Moon Antiques & Estate Sales
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.
Kidwinks.com
Knights of Columbus - Maria Council 4836
La Pelusa Home Improvement Inc.
Laner Muchin/James Convery
Laskaris, Niki Rimbas DDS (Dentist)
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Lee Acupuncture & Healing Center Inc.
Maine Center, Inc.
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Maine Township High School District 207
McLennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Montessori Academy of Illinois
Neal & McDevitt, LLC
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District
Park Ridge Stationers
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Quinn Print Inc.
Regus
Resurrection Health Care
Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
Smart Roofing, Inc.
South Park Church
State Farm Insurance/Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Subway at Village Green
Tanya Travel, Inc.
The McTigue Financial Group/Tom Canale
Villano Interiors, Inc.
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Dec. 16, 2010 Member Update
Hope to see you at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory this evening for the Chamber’s last Business After Hours of 2010!
Dave Loomos’ mother passed away yesterday. The wake for Lenore Loomos is today, Dec. 16th, 3-9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N Harlem Ave. 773-889-1700.
The funeral is on Friday, Dec. 17th St. William Church, Mass 10am. Info was in yesterday’s Tribune and Sun Times.
More sad news:
Curt Edlund’s father-in-law, Al Fox, passed away today. Arrangements are being made at Ryan-Park Funeral Home for visitation followed by the funeral on Saturday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.
Dominic’s Kitchen Store and TeaLula are teaming up with other merchants around their block for the 1st Annual Rock Around the Block Holiday Shopping Party tomorrow, Friday, December 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Rock Around the Block This Friday
You're Invited to our 'Rock Around the Block'
Holiday Shopping Party Friday, December 17th
6 pm - 9 pm
Join TeaLula, Dominic's Kitchen Store, New Prospects and Solari & Huntington Jewelers for an evening of Spirits, Snacks & Shopping!
Enter our Festive (i.e. ugly) Christmas Sweater Contest. You may win a beautiful Franz Porcelain Christmas Teapot or a TeaLula gift basket (a $50 value).
Kidwinks was on ABC this Monday
Parents in the Chicago area have many opportunities to celebrate New Year's Eve with their children whether they are toddlers, preschoolers, tweens or teens. Nina Taluc, co-founder of kidwinks.com, has several suggestions for you from kidwinks' Guide to New Year's Eve in Chicago with Kids.
Also, Kidwinks is looking for experienced sales people. If you have at least 3 years' experience in selling online advertising, we'd love to chat! Hours are very flexible and you can concentrate on businesses near you. Email us at info@kidwinks.com).
WineStyles
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Let us Create a custom Wine Basket for you. We are busy making baskets all week! We have stoppers, openers, napkins, cheese boards, hand painted glasswear, decanturs,
and much more. Stop in and see all the ready made gifts to grab and go!
Check out all our new wines, wine spectator top 100, new If you insist and much more huge selection of 6 for $60 wines or 12 for $120, always a great deal!
Join Us This Friday night on your way home or before you go out 5 to 7. Neal will be here from Candoni wines with a sparkling moscato, prosecco, pinot grigio, merlot and chianti, sip and shop at WineStyles Park Ridge!
The Park Ridge Teen Center could use some entertainment devices like an air hockey table, Wii games and equipment, pool table, etc. If you know of someone who's parting with that kind of stuff just keep us in mind.
Thanks!
Chris Valentine
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
1420 Renaissance Dr Suite 105
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 824-9922
www.edwardjones.com
Bellas & Wachowski
15 North Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
1-800-825-9260
Did you know......
That if you hire an undocumented worker, s/he may still be entitled to overtime wages? The Supreme Court has stated that just because a worker is undocumented does not take away from the fact that s/he has performed work for which they must be paid, regardless of their immigration status. For more information, please see "Undocumented Workers and Wage Eligibility
Thru Sunday – Dec. 16 – 19, 2010
The toy clothing mitten and scarf, coat and hat sale! With every purchase, receive a free Pluto tee or Onesie (as seen in People Magazine) while supplies last.
www.KustumKribs.com
147 N. Northwest Hwy, PR
Tiffany’s Restaurant will be open Christmas day from 7am to 6pm.
Breakfast menu: Cream cheese stuffed French toast topped with Cranberry Orange syrup---$8.95
Lunch/ Dinner: Roast Turkey, Roast Pork and Baked Ham ---$11.95 (includes potato, soup and salad)
Roast Leg of Lamb and Prime Rib--$14.95(includes potato, soup and salad)
Tiffany’s Restaurant
2179 E. Touhy Ave( Touhy and River Rd)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-298-7733
We are also offering $69.99 rates for chamber members who have families coming in for the holidays needing accommodations.
So many things run through my mind and heart this time of year. Appreciation for an amazing journey here at the studio, gratitude for precious moments now, and hope for a bright future ahead! Let us give you the gift of a happy heart, good health, and a spirit unlike any other workout anywhere!
We have big plans for the New Year: more Workshops, Xtend Barre, After School Program for Tweens, and always the commitment to elevate our craft to bring you the very best in True, Classical Pilates Method! If you love doing Pilates, you may be the perfect candidate to learn the Art of Teaching! Never say never - I'm the perfect example! TriPilates Apprenticeship Training program 2011: inquire NOW. Application required and intermediate skill necessary.
TriPilates, LLC 833 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge
Debbie Harris, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor debbie@tripilates.com 847-698-6338
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter returns to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio] $20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Did you know…?
• Central Baptist Village has Chris Colletti’s Big Band music performance 10 a.m., Jan. 20. 708.583.8500 to rsvp
• Did you know that Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love
• SANTA will be at Amphora on Saturday, December 18th from 11am until 1pm. Bring your camera, shop for gifts and enjoy the holiday with friends and family. Amphora elves will make sure there is a beautiful and festive setting for your pictures with the Big Guy, so bring all the kids and make a Merry Memory!!
• June Moon will be at 923 S. Prospect in Park Ridge on Friday December 17th and Saturday December 18th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check June Moon Home Page for details or email us or call us at 847-698-2559.
• Houlihan’s is having a Kiss and Tail New Year’s Eve: 3 course surf and turf dinner for just $27.95 pp with beverage included
Thank you to the following members who have renewed their 2011 membership in the Chamber:
ABI Mortgage Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Affordable INTERIORS by Deborah
Allstate Insurance Co. - Gentile
Athans and Associates
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy (Platinum)
Avenues To Independence
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Brickton Montessori School
Bridge Media Communication
Butler Products Corp.
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Citywide Printing
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Dempsey Design
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
FM Global
Friends of The Park Ridge Library
Gary Heck & Associates
Generation Connection
Global Handmade Hope
Have Dreams
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc - Platinum
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
June Moon Antiques & Estate Sales
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.- Platinum
Kidwinks.com
Knights of Columbus - Maria Council 4836
La Pelusa Home Improvement Inc.
Laskaris, Niki Rimbas DDS (Dentist)
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Lee Acupuncture & Healing
Maine Township High School District 207
McLennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Montessori Academy of Illinois
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Quinn Print Inc.
Regus
Resurrection Health Care - Platinum
Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
State Farm Insurance/Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Tanya Travel, Inc.
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning - Platinum
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710 New!
7. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
8. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
9. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
10. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
11. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
12. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
13. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
14. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
15. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
16. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
17. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
18. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
19. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
20. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
21. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
22. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
23. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
24. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
25. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
26. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
27. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
28. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
29. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
30. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
31. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
32. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
33. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
34. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
35. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
36. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
37. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
38. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
39. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
40. You can be here!
Dave Loomos’ mother passed away yesterday. The wake for Lenore Loomos is today, Dec. 16th, 3-9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N Harlem Ave. 773-889-1700.
The funeral is on Friday, Dec. 17th St. William Church, Mass 10am. Info was in yesterday’s Tribune and Sun Times.
More sad news:
Curt Edlund’s father-in-law, Al Fox, passed away today. Arrangements are being made at Ryan-Park Funeral Home for visitation followed by the funeral on Saturday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.
Dominic’s Kitchen Store and TeaLula are teaming up with other merchants around their block for the 1st Annual Rock Around the Block Holiday Shopping Party tomorrow, Friday, December 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Rock Around the Block This Friday
You're Invited to our 'Rock Around the Block'
Holiday Shopping Party Friday, December 17th
6 pm - 9 pm
Join TeaLula, Dominic's Kitchen Store, New Prospects and Solari & Huntington Jewelers for an evening of Spirits, Snacks & Shopping!
Enter our Festive (i.e. ugly) Christmas Sweater Contest. You may win a beautiful Franz Porcelain Christmas Teapot or a TeaLula gift basket (a $50 value).
Kidwinks was on ABC this Monday
Parents in the Chicago area have many opportunities to celebrate New Year's Eve with their children whether they are toddlers, preschoolers, tweens or teens. Nina Taluc, co-founder of kidwinks.com, has several suggestions for you from kidwinks' Guide to New Year's Eve in Chicago with Kids.
Also, Kidwinks is looking for experienced sales people. If you have at least 3 years' experience in selling online advertising, we'd love to chat! Hours are very flexible and you can concentrate on businesses near you. Email us at info@kidwinks.com).
WineStyles
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Let us Create a custom Wine Basket for you. We are busy making baskets all week! We have stoppers, openers, napkins, cheese boards, hand painted glasswear, decanturs,
and much more. Stop in and see all the ready made gifts to grab and go!
Check out all our new wines, wine spectator top 100, new If you insist and much more huge selection of 6 for $60 wines or 12 for $120, always a great deal!
Join Us This Friday night on your way home or before you go out 5 to 7. Neal will be here from Candoni wines with a sparkling moscato, prosecco, pinot grigio, merlot and chianti, sip and shop at WineStyles Park Ridge!
The Park Ridge Teen Center could use some entertainment devices like an air hockey table, Wii games and equipment, pool table, etc. If you know of someone who's parting with that kind of stuff just keep us in mind.
Thanks!
Chris Valentine
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
1420 Renaissance Dr Suite 105
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 824-9922
www.edwardjones.com
Bellas & Wachowski
15 North Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
1-800-825-9260
Did you know......
That if you hire an undocumented worker, s/he may still be entitled to overtime wages? The Supreme Court has stated that just because a worker is undocumented does not take away from the fact that s/he has performed work for which they must be paid, regardless of their immigration status. For more information, please see "Undocumented Workers and Wage Eligibility
Thru Sunday – Dec. 16 – 19, 2010
The toy clothing mitten and scarf, coat and hat sale! With every purchase, receive a free Pluto tee or Onesie (as seen in People Magazine) while supplies last.
www.KustumKribs.com
147 N. Northwest Hwy, PR
Tiffany’s Restaurant will be open Christmas day from 7am to 6pm.
Breakfast menu: Cream cheese stuffed French toast topped with Cranberry Orange syrup---$8.95
Lunch/ Dinner: Roast Turkey, Roast Pork and Baked Ham ---$11.95 (includes potato, soup and salad)
Roast Leg of Lamb and Prime Rib--$14.95(includes potato, soup and salad)
Tiffany’s Restaurant
2179 E. Touhy Ave( Touhy and River Rd)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-298-7733
We are also offering $69.99 rates for chamber members who have families coming in for the holidays needing accommodations.
So many things run through my mind and heart this time of year. Appreciation for an amazing journey here at the studio, gratitude for precious moments now, and hope for a bright future ahead! Let us give you the gift of a happy heart, good health, and a spirit unlike any other workout anywhere!
We have big plans for the New Year: more Workshops, Xtend Barre, After School Program for Tweens, and always the commitment to elevate our craft to bring you the very best in True, Classical Pilates Method! If you love doing Pilates, you may be the perfect candidate to learn the Art of Teaching! Never say never - I'm the perfect example! TriPilates Apprenticeship Training program 2011: inquire NOW. Application required and intermediate skill necessary.
TriPilates, LLC 833 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge
Debbie Harris, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor debbie@tripilates.com 847-698-6338
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter returns to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio] $20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Did you know…?
• Central Baptist Village has Chris Colletti’s Big Band music performance 10 a.m., Jan. 20. 708.583.8500 to rsvp
• Did you know that Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love
• SANTA will be at Amphora on Saturday, December 18th from 11am until 1pm. Bring your camera, shop for gifts and enjoy the holiday with friends and family. Amphora elves will make sure there is a beautiful and festive setting for your pictures with the Big Guy, so bring all the kids and make a Merry Memory!!
• June Moon will be at 923 S. Prospect in Park Ridge on Friday December 17th and Saturday December 18th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check June Moon Home Page for details or email us or call us at 847-698-2559.
• Houlihan’s is having a Kiss and Tail New Year’s Eve: 3 course surf and turf dinner for just $27.95 pp with beverage included
Thank you to the following members who have renewed their 2011 membership in the Chamber:
ABI Mortgage Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Affordable INTERIORS by Deborah
Allstate Insurance Co. - Gentile
Athans and Associates
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy (Platinum)
Avenues To Independence
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Brickton Montessori School
Bridge Media Communication
Butler Products Corp.
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Citywide Printing
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Dempsey Design
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
FM Global
Friends of The Park Ridge Library
Gary Heck & Associates
Generation Connection
Global Handmade Hope
Have Dreams
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc - Platinum
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
June Moon Antiques & Estate Sales
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.- Platinum
Kidwinks.com
Knights of Columbus - Maria Council 4836
La Pelusa Home Improvement Inc.
Laskaris, Niki Rimbas DDS (Dentist)
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Lee Acupuncture & Healing
Maine Township High School District 207
McLennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Montessori Academy of Illinois
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Quinn Print Inc.
Regus
Resurrection Health Care - Platinum
Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
State Farm Insurance/Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Tanya Travel, Inc.
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning - Platinum
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710 New!
7. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
8. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
9. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
10. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
11. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
12. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
13. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
14. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
15. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
16. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
17. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
18. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
19. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
20. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
21. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
22. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
23. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
24. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
25. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
26. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
27. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
28. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
29. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
30. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
31. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
32. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
33. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
34. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
35. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
36. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
37. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
38. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
39. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
40. You can be here!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Yesterday was the benefit for the Park Ridge Community Fund, “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick Theatre, sponsored by Liberty Bank. It was crowded! I hoped the weather wouldn’t deter people and it didn’t! We cleared over $2,000 for PRCF!
Afterwards, several of us went to Noodles for a noodle-tasting that I won! Whenever you go to Noodles, drop your business card in the fishbowl for a chance to win a noodle-tasting for 8 – and if you win, make sure you go very hungry! It was fabulous!
Regus hosted the Tech Forum last week and Joshua Nichols, Unbound Technology, spoke about ‘zero inbox’ which was very interesting!
The Tech Forum meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, usually here at 720 Garden.
Our holiday luncheon is this Wednesday, 12/15, at Outback Steakhouse. Here’s who has rsvp’d so far, so email me if you don’t see your name – need to know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon and how you’ll pay. 11:30 to 1:30
Bring a prize for our raffle if you’d like! It’d be gratefully appreciated. The funds raised will go towards a new digital camera for the Chamber!
1 Charlene Alderete Brickton Montessori School
2 Dick Barton Barton & Barton, Ltd.
3 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
4 Martha Berns Dempsey Design
5 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
7 Brandon Capaccio Prospective Member
8 Sandra Carey Willow Wellness Center
9 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
10 Jay Crowley Keller Williams Realty Partners
11 Tom Dombro ING Advisors Network
12 Dave Donovan E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
13 Tom Dore Prospective Member
14 Susan Frangos Higher Level Wellness
15 Ann Marie Frank AMA Dancers & Co.
16 Kathleen Frey Pioneer Press Newspaper
17 Lisa Gordon BFF Personal Training
18 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
19 James Hamrick Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
20 Sara Hunsicker JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
21 Catherine Johns Chicago Hypnosis Center
22 Frank Kaminski Park Ridge Police Department
23 Dave
Keller
Park Ridge Police Department
24 Mike McGrath City of Park Ridge
25 Jim Norman Rapid Data
26 Deborah Oberschelp Affordable Interiors by Deborah
27 Patrick Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
28 Ross Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
29 Paul Sheehan Police & Community Together (PACT)
30 Dave Sherman Sun-Times Media
31 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
32 Doug Stolz Comcast Business Services
33 Robert Suriano RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
34 Lynda Tourloukis You Can Say Yes Motivational Guidance Services
35 Janet Van De Carr Park Ridge Public Library
36 Ben
Wilson
Falkor Group LLC
37 Mary Wynn Ryan Winning Ways Marketing
The Chamber’s last Business After Hours for the whole year will be this Thursday at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. It’s the final event of 2010 and you don’t want to miss out! Come out and warm up with chocolates of all kinds, snacks and beverages. TeaLula and Lisa’s Italian Ice will be there!
Would you like a permanent name badge to wear to PRCC events? Chamber board, Ambassadors and staff have permanent name badges and I’ve received requests from numerous members (who covet ours!) for name badges so we’ll sell them for $10 which also gets you 3 raffle tickets at a luncheon (plus the name badge). The badge will have the Chamber logo, your first and last name, and the name of your business.
2011 Platinum members will get one name badge included in their Platinum upgrade.
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 1 week from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
We have a few nominations in. Don’t delay!
Looking for sponsors for December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper!
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Thank you to our sponsors who donated checks:
• Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services
• Dave and Judy Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Afterwards, several of us went to Noodles for a noodle-tasting that I won! Whenever you go to Noodles, drop your business card in the fishbowl for a chance to win a noodle-tasting for 8 – and if you win, make sure you go very hungry! It was fabulous!
Regus hosted the Tech Forum last week and Joshua Nichols, Unbound Technology, spoke about ‘zero inbox’ which was very interesting!
The Tech Forum meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, usually here at 720 Garden.
Our holiday luncheon is this Wednesday, 12/15, at Outback Steakhouse. Here’s who has rsvp’d so far, so email me if you don’t see your name – need to know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon and how you’ll pay. 11:30 to 1:30
Bring a prize for our raffle if you’d like! It’d be gratefully appreciated. The funds raised will go towards a new digital camera for the Chamber!
1 Charlene Alderete Brickton Montessori School
2 Dick Barton Barton & Barton, Ltd.
3 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
4 Martha Berns Dempsey Design
5 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
7 Brandon Capaccio Prospective Member
8 Sandra Carey Willow Wellness Center
9 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
10 Jay Crowley Keller Williams Realty Partners
11 Tom Dombro ING Advisors Network
12 Dave Donovan E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
13 Tom Dore Prospective Member
14 Susan Frangos Higher Level Wellness
15 Ann Marie Frank AMA Dancers & Co.
16 Kathleen Frey Pioneer Press Newspaper
17 Lisa Gordon BFF Personal Training
18 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
19 James Hamrick Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
20 Sara Hunsicker JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
21 Catherine Johns Chicago Hypnosis Center
22 Frank Kaminski Park Ridge Police Department
23 Dave
Keller
Park Ridge Police Department
24 Mike McGrath City of Park Ridge
25 Jim Norman Rapid Data
26 Deborah Oberschelp Affordable Interiors by Deborah
27 Patrick Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
28 Ross Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
29 Paul Sheehan Police & Community Together (PACT)
30 Dave Sherman Sun-Times Media
31 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
32 Doug Stolz Comcast Business Services
33 Robert Suriano RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
34 Lynda Tourloukis You Can Say Yes Motivational Guidance Services
35 Janet Van De Carr Park Ridge Public Library
36 Ben
Wilson
Falkor Group LLC
37 Mary Wynn Ryan Winning Ways Marketing
The Chamber’s last Business After Hours for the whole year will be this Thursday at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. It’s the final event of 2010 and you don’t want to miss out! Come out and warm up with chocolates of all kinds, snacks and beverages. TeaLula and Lisa’s Italian Ice will be there!
Would you like a permanent name badge to wear to PRCC events? Chamber board, Ambassadors and staff have permanent name badges and I’ve received requests from numerous members (who covet ours!) for name badges so we’ll sell them for $10 which also gets you 3 raffle tickets at a luncheon (plus the name badge). The badge will have the Chamber logo, your first and last name, and the name of your business.
2011 Platinum members will get one name badge included in their Platinum upgrade.
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 1 week from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
We have a few nominations in. Don’t delay!
Looking for sponsors for December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper!
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Thank you to our sponsors who donated checks:
• Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services
• Dave and Judy Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber MEMBER NEWS
We’re selling Chamber Gift Certificates in any denomination. We encourage you to not give change but have them spend the entire amount with you. The idea is to encourage them to shop locally. All fees have been waived indefinitely so even those who don’t yet belong to the Chamber can get full face value.
Need your rsvp for lunch at Outback next Wednesday – and when you do, let us know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon! On Monday, I’ll publish who’s rsvp’d to date. Also remember our Business After Hours is at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory a week from today! 5 to 7!
This Sunday is the showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life!”
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and earring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main and a Chamber Gift Certficiate! Contact the Chamber for details.
Did you know…?
• I dropped a box of 250 maps off at Hyatt Rosemont to put in each guest room?
• StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools Park Ridge is hosting a special 1-Day Workshop this Saturday! It’s a great opportunity to have your child try out a Drama Class, Dance Class, and Singing Class all in one place! If you’d like more information, please call Amanda Banden at (847) 224-6040 or visit www.StageCoachSchools.com/ParkRidge.
• Carlucci Rosemont: For every $100 you purchase in Carlucci gift cards, receive a $20 gift card and a complimentar bottle of wine just for you! Until December 30. 847-518-0990
• What you may have to do if one of your employees comes to you and says s/he has been the victim of domestic or sexual violence at home? In Illinois you must allow for certain time off to deal with the issues. For more information, please "The Victims Economic Security Act (VESSA)" Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, 800-825-9260
• Chicago Hypnosis Center is having an open house on January 4 from noon to 7 p.m. 773-725-3200 If you ever wondered if hypnosis can work for you, you can find out!
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Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing, said:
"My Chamber involvement has helped more than my own business: Gail networked my college student into a job that was a great fit and has led to increased hours and career confidence for my child, a dependable staff member for the Chamber member she works for and a little more peace of mind for me!"
Send me something nice about another Chamber member or your experience as a Chamber member!
The Park Ridge Jewel Food Store on Busse at Greenwood was a site Dec. 4 for the Maine Township Holiday Food Drive. Officials, staff and volunteers were on hand here and also in Des Plaines at the Shop and Save collecting food and monetary donations. Supervisor Carol Teschky, Clerk Gary K. Warner (also President of the PR Citizens Patrol), Volunteer Michelle Jonas, Volunteer Jim Coursey, Assistant to the Supervisor Doriene Prorak, and Volunteer Dagmar Rutzen. The volunteers were from the Office of Emergency Management under the Direction of Bob Cohen. The drive effort will be repeated Saturday, Dec. 11 at the same locations. To donate or for more information call 847-297-2510.
A Better Than Perfect Christmas at South Park Church
Christmas is the season of high expectations. We are driven to insane lengths to find the perfect gift, the perfect decorations, and the perfect family experience. Yet our expectations often go unmet. But what might happen if we exchanged the ideal for the real? Join South Park Church in December on our quest for A Better than Perfect Christmas.
Special musical elements throughout the month will culminate with a special Christmas choir.
Christmas Eve: 5 pm and 7 pm
A mix of musical styles will be found at both services. Families will appreciate the upbeat contemporary music and special children’s segment of 5 pm. Those who enjoy traditional carols and reflection will enjoy 7 pm.
December 26: One Service at 10:45 am
Join Us Friday Night 5-7 for a free wine tasting with Scott Cohen from Heritage Wine Cellars. We are tasting a new gewurztraminer, new pinot noir from Sant Alicea Highlands and new If You Insist Gary's Vineyard Pinot Noir from Miner (Tracy's favorite) along with some old favorites. Stop by on your way home or before you go out!
looking for a gift for a wine drinker -
the vinturi tower deluxe set is the perfect aerator with the unique stand and filter brings out the best of any wine.
15% off while supplies last
$74.99 Retail Sale $63.74 (15% off)
Tracy & Doug Bell - WineStyles
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in November. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! See the attached brochure for a list of our services or visit www.aeiouevents.com.
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
Announcing our Holiday Event -- TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY !!!
25% off (includes 5% passport) and a special gift with any purchase over $100.
AND ... We're having a party TODAY! (Thursday, December 9th) from 4 PM to 9 PM. NEW ITEMS will be showcased throughout the evening and there will be a jewelry giveaway at the top of each hour.
See you this week ... and Happy Holidays.
The Uptown Girls at Chico's in Park Ridge
847-292-1513
Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
Need your rsvp for lunch at Outback next Wednesday – and when you do, let us know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon! On Monday, I’ll publish who’s rsvp’d to date. Also remember our Business After Hours is at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory a week from today! 5 to 7!
This Sunday is the showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life!”
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and earring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main and a Chamber Gift Certficiate! Contact the Chamber for details.
Did you know…?
• I dropped a box of 250 maps off at Hyatt Rosemont to put in each guest room?
• StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools Park Ridge is hosting a special 1-Day Workshop this Saturday! It’s a great opportunity to have your child try out a Drama Class, Dance Class, and Singing Class all in one place! If you’d like more information, please call Amanda Banden at (847) 224-6040 or visit www.StageCoachSchools.com/ParkRidge.
• Carlucci Rosemont: For every $100 you purchase in Carlucci gift cards, receive a $20 gift card and a complimentar bottle of wine just for you! Until December 30. 847-518-0990
• What you may have to do if one of your employees comes to you and says s/he has been the victim of domestic or sexual violence at home? In Illinois you must allow for certain time off to deal with the issues. For more information, please "The Victims Economic Security Act (VESSA)" Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, 800-825-9260
• Chicago Hypnosis Center is having an open house on January 4 from noon to 7 p.m. 773-725-3200 If you ever wondered if hypnosis can work for you, you can find out!
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Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing, said:
"My Chamber involvement has helped more than my own business: Gail networked my college student into a job that was a great fit and has led to increased hours and career confidence for my child, a dependable staff member for the Chamber member she works for and a little more peace of mind for me!"
Send me something nice about another Chamber member or your experience as a Chamber member!
The Park Ridge Jewel Food Store on Busse at Greenwood was a site Dec. 4 for the Maine Township Holiday Food Drive. Officials, staff and volunteers were on hand here and also in Des Plaines at the Shop and Save collecting food and monetary donations. Supervisor Carol Teschky, Clerk Gary K. Warner (also President of the PR Citizens Patrol), Volunteer Michelle Jonas, Volunteer Jim Coursey, Assistant to the Supervisor Doriene Prorak, and Volunteer Dagmar Rutzen. The volunteers were from the Office of Emergency Management under the Direction of Bob Cohen. The drive effort will be repeated Saturday, Dec. 11 at the same locations. To donate or for more information call 847-297-2510.
A Better Than Perfect Christmas at South Park Church
Christmas is the season of high expectations. We are driven to insane lengths to find the perfect gift, the perfect decorations, and the perfect family experience. Yet our expectations often go unmet. But what might happen if we exchanged the ideal for the real? Join South Park Church in December on our quest for A Better than Perfect Christmas.
Special musical elements throughout the month will culminate with a special Christmas choir.
Christmas Eve: 5 pm and 7 pm
A mix of musical styles will be found at both services. Families will appreciate the upbeat contemporary music and special children’s segment of 5 pm. Those who enjoy traditional carols and reflection will enjoy 7 pm.
December 26: One Service at 10:45 am
Join Us Friday Night 5-7 for a free wine tasting with Scott Cohen from Heritage Wine Cellars. We are tasting a new gewurztraminer, new pinot noir from Sant Alicea Highlands and new If You Insist Gary's Vineyard Pinot Noir from Miner (Tracy's favorite) along with some old favorites. Stop by on your way home or before you go out!
looking for a gift for a wine drinker -
the vinturi tower deluxe set is the perfect aerator with the unique stand and filter brings out the best of any wine.
15% off while supplies last
$74.99 Retail Sale $63.74 (15% off)
Tracy & Doug Bell - WineStyles
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in November. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! See the attached brochure for a list of our services or visit www.aeiouevents.com.
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
Announcing our Holiday Event -- TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY !!!
25% off (includes 5% passport) and a special gift with any purchase over $100.
AND ... We're having a party TODAY! (Thursday, December 9th) from 4 PM to 9 PM. NEW ITEMS will be showcased throughout the evening and there will be a jewelry giveaway at the top of each hour.
See you this week ... and Happy Holidays.
The Uptown Girls at Chico's in Park Ridge
847-292-1513
Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
I hibernated this weekend as it was a great weekend to stay indoors! How about you?
This Sunday is the benefit for the Park Ridge Community Fund: “It’s a Wonderful Life!” will be shown at the Pickwick Theatre at 4 p.m. (sponsored by Liberty Bank). Doors open at 3 p.m. and live entertainment also begins. We’ll be raffling off the Apple iPad and a lovely jewelry set designed and created by award-winning Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, that is stunning with Swarovski pearls and crystals with a gorgeous cameo sterling clasp (which I have here at the Chamber if you’d like to see it!) There are more prizes so come out on Sunday to see them and support a great cause and start or continue a family tradition!
Who would you like to nominate for a Community Star award?
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 2 weeks from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
Please renew your Chamber membership!
Dorothy has been sending out invoices for 2011 which are due December 31. Please note that we haven’t raised dues since I’ve been here – and even longer (maybe 5 years Dorothy says).
We have 435 members today!
Last year we ended the year with 423 members. When I started as the ED in April 2008, we had 322 members. People come and people go – but in 2008, we added 74 new members; in 2009, we added 88 new members; and so far in 2010, we’ve added 70 new members.
I’m grateful for your support – thank you.
Can you donate something towards our December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper?
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Whatever you can afford would be appreciated! I figure the total costs to be about $600.
Thank you to Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen, for their personal pledge of monetary support and to Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services, for sponsorship.
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
Do you often feel buried under piles of email? Do you find yourself living in Outlook all day, constantly checking email again with every "ding"?
This Thursday at the Chamber Tech Forum, you can learn how to reclaim your email, your attention, and your life. Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology will be discussing "Inbox Zero," and sharing some strategies for dealing with high volumes of email. If you have messages sitting in your Inbox that you've long-since forgotten about, you need to be there to hear these tips!
8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please rsvp for this event because the Nonprofit Center has been rented out and we may have to move our meeting based upon how many will be here.
Member News is Thursday’s eblast but because this event is tonight, I thought I’d stick it in. Our very own Susan Scatchell from A-Abiding Care is advertising a Bingo night this evening downtown to benefit Alzheimer’s Association.
Email her at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net or call her at 847-404-8167 for more information.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector. Inbox Zero is a concept discussed by many folks from Merlin Mann to Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology. It’s about how to reclaim your email, your atten¬tion, and your life. What does it mean to have your email inbox to be down to zero each day? Come to Thursday’s Techforum and find out! Please rsvp because the PRNC is rented out and I need to know if I must make alternate arrangements for the meeting.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us! We’re also looking for educational content so you can write just one article that we can keep in our stable of articles to use when we have space! If you’re an expert in any aspect of
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
This Sunday is the benefit for the Park Ridge Community Fund: “It’s a Wonderful Life!” will be shown at the Pickwick Theatre at 4 p.m. (sponsored by Liberty Bank). Doors open at 3 p.m. and live entertainment also begins. We’ll be raffling off the Apple iPad and a lovely jewelry set designed and created by award-winning Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, that is stunning with Swarovski pearls and crystals with a gorgeous cameo sterling clasp (which I have here at the Chamber if you’d like to see it!) There are more prizes so come out on Sunday to see them and support a great cause and start or continue a family tradition!
Who would you like to nominate for a Community Star award?
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 2 weeks from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
Please renew your Chamber membership!
Dorothy has been sending out invoices for 2011 which are due December 31. Please note that we haven’t raised dues since I’ve been here – and even longer (maybe 5 years Dorothy says).
We have 435 members today!
Last year we ended the year with 423 members. When I started as the ED in April 2008, we had 322 members. People come and people go – but in 2008, we added 74 new members; in 2009, we added 88 new members; and so far in 2010, we’ve added 70 new members.
I’m grateful for your support – thank you.
Can you donate something towards our December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper?
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Whatever you can afford would be appreciated! I figure the total costs to be about $600.
Thank you to Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen, for their personal pledge of monetary support and to Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services, for sponsorship.
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
Do you often feel buried under piles of email? Do you find yourself living in Outlook all day, constantly checking email again with every "ding"?
This Thursday at the Chamber Tech Forum, you can learn how to reclaim your email, your attention, and your life. Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology will be discussing "Inbox Zero," and sharing some strategies for dealing with high volumes of email. If you have messages sitting in your Inbox that you've long-since forgotten about, you need to be there to hear these tips!
8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please rsvp for this event because the Nonprofit Center has been rented out and we may have to move our meeting based upon how many will be here.
Member News is Thursday’s eblast but because this event is tonight, I thought I’d stick it in. Our very own Susan Scatchell from A-Abiding Care is advertising a Bingo night this evening downtown to benefit Alzheimer’s Association.
Email her at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net or call her at 847-404-8167 for more information.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector. Inbox Zero is a concept discussed by many folks from Merlin Mann to Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology. It’s about how to reclaim your email, your atten¬tion, and your life. What does it mean to have your email inbox to be down to zero each day? Come to Thursday’s Techforum and find out! Please rsvp because the PRNC is rented out and I need to know if I must make alternate arrangements for the meeting.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us! We’re also looking for educational content so you can write just one article that we can keep in our stable of articles to use when we have space! If you’re an expert in any aspect of
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010 Member Update
Personally, from Gail
“It’s a Wonderful Life!” Who doesn’t love it?!
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and ear ring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main plus other gifts! Contact the Chamber for details.
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Please remember to do your holiday shopping here in Park Ridge and/or with Chamber members. Our stores make our community unique and we need to support them as they often support the community.
And think of all the services you use in your home and business – not just stores where you buy products – but also insurance, taxes, financial planning, carpet cleaning, HVAC, etc. If you want people to give you their business, then you should give them yours.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That the Chamber is accepting Community Star Nominations?
• That Amphora decorated the Great Room of the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center for Winterfest and the holidays? Come and see – its beautiful! And everything’s for sale!
• that Global Handmade Hope is open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m?
• That, by allowing employees to eat lunch at their desk, you could cost your business thousands in overtime wages and penalties? Employees who are performing work while eating (the infamous working lunch) must have that time counted towards hours needed to reach overtime. For more information please see “10 Common Overtime Violations” (submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys at Law)
• That Carlucci Rosemont is having a New Year’s Eve Party? 847.518.0990 for details
• That WineStyles is celebrating 3 years in Park Ridge?!
• That Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love Kidwinks (kidwinks.com) lists free museum days, family events and other fun, money-savings activities
• That the Vine St Candle Shop is for sale? Read more details below in this email.
Give the gift of life! PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Give the gift of life this holiday season
Glenview, IL (Nov. 12, 2010) LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center, and the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive Committee invite the community to save lives this holiday season at the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Mary Seat of Wisdom, 1352 S. Cumberland Avenue in the gym.
Since its inception in 1986, the Park Ridge Community Blood Program has saved more than 8,200 lives. “We have a long and proud history of giving back to our community by donating blood,” said Chairperson George Johnson. “At this time of giving, I ask everyone to think about those in need.”
Every two seconds someone needs blood. Blood is needed daily for surgeries and medical procedures … cancer treatments and emergencies. Your donation makes a big difference because every time you donate blood you can save the lives of up to three people.
It’s easy to donate. The donation process takes about an hour and it’s perfectly safe and comfortable. Donors have to be at least 17 years old, 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Most medications are accepted. Please bring photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-LIFESOURCE (1-877.543.3768) or visit www.lifesource.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
Vine St Candle Shop Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
Chicago Hypnosis Center
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Nativities at St Matthew Center for Health Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Testimonial Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
AEIOU The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Park Ridge Hysterical Society Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Library Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Contact Me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
“It’s a Wonderful Life!” Who doesn’t love it?!
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and ear ring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main plus other gifts! Contact the Chamber for details.
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Please remember to do your holiday shopping here in Park Ridge and/or with Chamber members. Our stores make our community unique and we need to support them as they often support the community.
And think of all the services you use in your home and business – not just stores where you buy products – but also insurance, taxes, financial planning, carpet cleaning, HVAC, etc. If you want people to give you their business, then you should give them yours.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That the Chamber is accepting Community Star Nominations?
• That Amphora decorated the Great Room of the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center for Winterfest and the holidays? Come and see – its beautiful! And everything’s for sale!
• that Global Handmade Hope is open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m?
• That, by allowing employees to eat lunch at their desk, you could cost your business thousands in overtime wages and penalties? Employees who are performing work while eating (the infamous working lunch) must have that time counted towards hours needed to reach overtime. For more information please see “10 Common Overtime Violations” (submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys at Law)
• That Carlucci Rosemont is having a New Year’s Eve Party? 847.518.0990 for details
• That WineStyles is celebrating 3 years in Park Ridge?!
• That Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love Kidwinks (kidwinks.com) lists free museum days, family events and other fun, money-savings activities
• That the Vine St Candle Shop is for sale? Read more details below in this email.
Give the gift of life! PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Give the gift of life this holiday season
Glenview, IL (Nov. 12, 2010) LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center, and the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive Committee invite the community to save lives this holiday season at the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Mary Seat of Wisdom, 1352 S. Cumberland Avenue in the gym.
Since its inception in 1986, the Park Ridge Community Blood Program has saved more than 8,200 lives. “We have a long and proud history of giving back to our community by donating blood,” said Chairperson George Johnson. “At this time of giving, I ask everyone to think about those in need.”
Every two seconds someone needs blood. Blood is needed daily for surgeries and medical procedures … cancer treatments and emergencies. Your donation makes a big difference because every time you donate blood you can save the lives of up to three people.
It’s easy to donate. The donation process takes about an hour and it’s perfectly safe and comfortable. Donors have to be at least 17 years old, 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Most medications are accepted. Please bring photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-LIFESOURCE (1-877.543.3768) or visit www.lifesource.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
Vine St Candle Shop Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
Chicago Hypnosis Center
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Nativities at St Matthew Center for Health Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Testimonial Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
AEIOU The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Park Ridge Hysterical Society Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Library Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Contact Me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
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